Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Transmission Lines)

Valard Group; Sault Ste. Marie; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead large transmission line projects in Ontario. The role involves driving schedule, cost control, governance, and client delivery, reporting to the Project Director.

The position is office-based with up to 50% on-site work across Ontario, requiring PMP or equivalent and strong leadership experience in utility construction.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• PMP designation or equivalent required or strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale utility or linear infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Deliver projects in line with client and company expectations.
• Manage contracts and subcontracts, and oversee financial performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget & forecasting

Contract management

Risk management

Team mentoring

Client relationship

Education

Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field

PMP designation or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to our growing team to support large Transmission Line projects in Ontario.

Reporting to the Project Director , we are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong schedule and cost experience, as well as demonstrated commercial acumen. This is a leadership role that will manage large Transmission projects in Ontario, driving consistency in execution, financial performance, and client delivery. It plays a key role in strengthening project governance and ensuring alignment with Valard’s safety, quality, and operational standards.

Please Note: this position will be office based with up to 50% of the time spent on-site at active construction projects across Ontario.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead projects, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations
• In partnership with the site Construction leadership team, deliver project in accordance with Client and Company expectations
• Manage and be accountable to the contract, while also issuing and managing subcontracts
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers / Project Coordinators to build leadership capability and bench strength
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, margin management, and cash flow optimization
• Govern risk, change management, and contract administration to protect commercial position
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting strategic growth and repeat business
• Coordinate resources, equipment, and procurement strategies across projects to optimize efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and best practice sharing across projects
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all work
• Support bid reviews, constructability input, and alignment between estimating and execution

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related field
• 10 years of progressive experience in utility or linear infrastructure construction
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects
• Advanced understanding of contract management, project controls, and financial performance
• Experience leading teams and mentoring project staff
• PMP designation or equivalent
• Knowledge of commercial strategy, contract design, claims management, and dispute resolution
• Understanding of organizational risk management, insurance, and contractual risk mitigation

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience in transmission, distribution, or substation projects
• Strong knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and ERP systems

Benefits

• This position offers a base salary range of $120,000 – $190,000 annually , depending on experience and qualifications.
• We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
• We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.